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Band 5 Staff Nurse - Trauma
Birmingham On-site 2-5 yrs exp Technology, Information and Internet 1 employees£32k – £39k / year
Trauma NursingMajor Trauma CarePatient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient-Centred Care
Requirements
Applicants must have nursing education at degree or diploma level leading to registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register, along with recent experience in an acute secondary health and care setting or a recent student placement. They should demonstrate knowledge of the NMC Code and registered nurse standards, effective care planning and coordination, and a caring, professional approach; they must also be able to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
Job Description
The Trauma Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, one of the UK's largest Major Trauma Centres and are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Band 4 Nursing Associate and Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our exceptional team on Ward 410.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a fast-paced, and highly specialised environment.
Our wards provide care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries, receiving direct admissions from A&E, outpatient clinics, and hospitals across the region.
As part of our team, you will gain experience in:
Major trauma care
Pre- and post-operative patient management
Complex wound care, flap reconstruction, and external fixation
Advanced pain management
Working alongside specialist teams including Major Trauma, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Cardiothoracic Services
We are committed to supporting your professional development. Our dedicated Trauma Clinical Educator provides ongoing guidance, teaching and mentorship, while our friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team will help you build confidence and thrive in your role
If you are looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, and where you can make a real difference to patients recovering from life-changing injuries, we would love to hear from you
Join us and become part of a team delivering outstanding trauma care at the forefront of NHS practice
Main duties of the job
As a Trauma Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care, advocating for patients and supporting them throughout their journey.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, demonstrating the ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team. Excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills are essential to support the delivery of outstanding patient care.
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, we are committed to supporting your career development. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse, you will have access to excellent learning opportunities, specialist support and clear development pathways to help you achieve your professional aspirations within trauma nursing.
Our nursing teams are inclusive, supportive, approachable and passionate about delivering outstanding care. If you are looking for a rewarding role within one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres, we would love to hear from you.
Could you be the newest member of our Trauma Team?
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
304-1104240
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job Description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional Criteria
Essential
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Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
As a Trauma Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care, advocating for patients and supporting them throughout their journey.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, demonstrating the ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team. Excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills are essential to support the delivery of outstanding patient care.
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, we are committed to supporting your career development. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse, you will have access to excellent learning opportunities, specialist support and clear development pathways to help you achieve your professional aspirations within trauma nursing.
Our nursing teams are inclusive, supportive, approachable and passionate about delivering outstanding care. If you are looking for a rewarding role within one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres, we would love to hear from you.
Could you be the newest member of our Trauma Team?
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a fast-paced, and highly specialised environment.
Our wards provide care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries, receiving direct admissions from A&E, outpatient clinics, and hospitals across the region.
As part of our team, you will gain experience in:
Major trauma care
Pre- and post-operative patient management
Complex wound care, flap reconstruction, and external fixation
Advanced pain management
Working alongside specialist teams including Major Trauma, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Cardiothoracic Services
We are committed to supporting your professional development. Our dedicated Trauma Clinical Educator provides ongoing guidance, teaching and mentorship, while our friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team will help you build confidence and thrive in your role
If you are looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, and where you can make a real difference to patients recovering from life-changing injuries, we would love to hear from you
Join us and become part of a team delivering outstanding trauma care at the forefront of NHS practice
Main duties of the job
As a Trauma Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care, advocating for patients and supporting them throughout their journey.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, demonstrating the ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team. Excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills are essential to support the delivery of outstanding patient care.
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, we are committed to supporting your career development. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse, you will have access to excellent learning opportunities, specialist support and clear development pathways to help you achieve your professional aspirations within trauma nursing.
Our nursing teams are inclusive, supportive, approachable and passionate about delivering outstanding care. If you are looking for a rewarding role within one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres, we would love to hear from you.
Could you be the newest member of our Trauma Team?
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
304-1104240
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job Description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
##
Qualifications
Essential
- *Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
- *Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
- *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
- * Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
- *Being an accountable professional
- *Promoting health and preventing ill health
- *Assessing needs and planning care
- *Providing and evaluating care
- *Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
- *Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
- *Improving safety and quality of care
- *Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
- *Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- *Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
- *Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Professional appearance
- *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Caring and approachable
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
- *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.
##
Essential
- *Professional appearance
- *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Caring and approachable
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
- *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
As a Trauma Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care, advocating for patients and supporting them throughout their journey.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, demonstrating the ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team. Excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills are essential to support the delivery of outstanding patient care.
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, we are committed to supporting your career development. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse, you will have access to excellent learning opportunities, specialist support and clear development pathways to help you achieve your professional aspirations within trauma nursing.
Our nursing teams are inclusive, supportive, approachable and passionate about delivering outstanding care. If you are looking for a rewarding role within one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres, we would love to hear from you.
Could you be the newest member of our Trauma Team?
Essential
- *Professional appearance
- *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Caring and approachable
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
- *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
Trauma NursingMajor Trauma CarePatient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient-Centred CarePre- and Post-Operative CareComplex Wound CarePain ManagementClinical Decision-MakingMultidisciplinary TeamworkCare CoordinationPrioritisation and DelegationResponding to Deteriorating HealthSafeguardingMental CapacityHealth and Safety
About VISSPO
Your career potential shouldn't be limited by where you live. Visspo is an AI-powered international career platform helping people discover jobs abroad, understand visa sponsorship, and identify opportunities aligned with their skills and experience. We bring together job discovery, sponsorship intelligence and AI-powered career insights to make international job searching more informed and accessible. Starting in the UK, our vision is to help people navigate their journey from finding the right opportunity to building a career in the country they choose, while enabling universities to better support international students transitioning into employment. We're building the future of international career mobility. 🌐 www.visspo.com